A Geomagnetic Observation of a High-Altitude Nuclear Detonation
Journal Article
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· Canadian Journal of Physics
The magnetic record obtained about 5400 km (great circle) from Johnston Island, following a high-altitude (about 400 km) megaton nuclear explosion above this island at 09:00 UT on July 9, 1962, is described. The magnetic response consists of an increase larger than 18 gamma in the geomagnetic field, followed by an oscillatory decay of this increase, Several hypotheses are presented to explain the high signal-propagation rate required by the data. (T F.H.)
- Research Organization:
- Victoria Magnetic Observatory, British Columbia
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-006283
- OSTI ID:
- 4764416
- Journal Information:
- Canadian Journal of Physics, Journal Name: Canadian Journal of Physics Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 40; ISSN 0008-4204
- Publisher:
- Canadian Science Publishing
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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OSTI ID:4721178